Grateful for the kings and queens who show up! 👑 Whether it’s at the Watermelon Festival, Chinatown Street Fest, or TFI Orientation, your support uplifts our mission to celebrate young Black men. 🙌🏽 Want to connect? Hit the link in our bio! #JoinTheMovement #BlackExcellence

As students head back to school, we’re reminded of the critical role of education, opportunity, and community support in shaping our youth’s future. This season, let’s recommit to building safe, hopeful communities where young people can learn, thrive, and succeed.

“Our people have to lead, our community Schools serve communities.” - Charles Cole, III, Ed.D., MPA ᯅ The dream team Christopher, Sharif El-Mekki, ش, and Dr. Charles Cole III, are back to inspire and empower. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=yxhFJl…

New research shows teachers perceive the most conflict with Black boys & the least with white girls in early education. 📚 We must address these biases to create an equitable learning environment for all. Read more about this crucial study: bit.ly/3yNMjyO

Real Men Teach and The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators 🌹are back! Today we celebrate David Garcia, ELL Coordinator with Clark County Schools and NFBLME Fellow National Cohort. Go to realmenteach.com/fellowships to learn how you can become a NFBLME fellow!

#BMEC2024 KEYNOTE: We're thrilled Teachers College, Columbia University Professor Dr. Christopher Emdin returns to keynote at the #BlackMenInEd Convening! Hear from the creator of the #HipHopEd social media movement, Science Genius BATTLES and the CREATE Accelerator. Register soon: thecenterblacked.org/bmec

Shoutout to Brother Colin Kaepernick and his dope team #KnowYourRightsCamp and the critical work they do. Grateful Philly youth got to learn and contribute! ❤️✊🏾 Center for Black Educator Development Black Men in Education Convening #BMEC Phillys7thward

California's school funding overhaul has improved math & reading scores, but challenges remain. 📚✨. Explore how the system has changed schools like College Park High: bit.ly/4g6uufc

!! Christopher, Sharif El-Mekki, and Ismael Jimenez are calling out the harmful rhetoric surrounding Haitian immigrants. It’s time to stop perpetuating harmful stereotypes and focus on the real issues at hand.

📚 4 Ways Black Parents Can Get Involved This School Year 📚 Find out how you can make a difference in your child's education. Read the full article for tips on impactful involvement: bit.ly/3TbKaDR #ParentEngagement #Education #BlackFamilies #CommunitySupport

In January, we proudly introduced #CivicLab4—8 orgs from across the country committed to restoring civic trust in America. In the coming weeks, we’ll share videos to help you get closer to these orgs & leaders who are reimagining & reshaping our #democracy. Stay tuned!

Like W.E.B. Du Bois did over a century ago, Charles Cole, III, Ed.D., MPA ᯅ is convening some of our best minds to create change. Sharif El-Mekki, Jay Artis-Wright & Christopher join him to travel the country and hear from Black voices on improving Black education. #NewNiagara edpost.com/stories/the-ne…

Shoutout to these kings who came to our Hip Hop Heals Conference! 👑🎤 Missed out? No worries! Keep following for updates on future Kingmakers events. 💥 See you next time! #KingsInTheMaking #HipHopHeals #BlackExcellence

Happy Birthday to Author, Father, Innovator, Education Entrepreneur, and Alpha Man Carlos R. Moreno Salute! #RealMenTeach💯

To build stronger brains, we need to start with a strong foundation. I’m honored to be keynote speaking to the parents of Arizona’s Gifted Assoc today on using the arts and creative thinking strategies for kids! #InterculturalCreativity #brainCapital #BrainHealth #Leadership

Congress is calling for a transformation in teacher prep programs to combat educator shortages. Instead of mass-producing "identical educators," we need inclusive training that meets diverse student needs. 🏫✨ 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3Y7e7bg

Authorities in Sarasota have launched an investigation after a video of four white men following and harassing a Black teen through a Florida neighborhood went viral atlantablackstar.com/2024/10/16/flo…

Philanthropy has long been a cornerstone of Black communities. Nonprofit Quarterly shares the ‘hidden gems’ in Black philanthropy — spotlighting the long-standing legacy of this generosity and its enduring impact. bit.ly/3BA4kBu

📚✨ Banned Books Week may have just ended, but the fight against literature censorship continues! Let’s keep advocating for marginalized voices and celebrating the importance of every story. Together, we can ensure that all books remain accessible! bit.ly/3XMaAOc

Happy Black Male Educators Month, Philly! ⁦⁦Councilmember Isaiah Thomas⁩ ⁦PHLCouncil⁩ ⁩ ⁦Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr.⁩ Kenyatta Johnson⁩ Center for Black Educator Development⁩ ⁦Black Men in Education Convening #BMEC⁩ ⁦BMe Community⁩ ⁦@DoveSoars⁩ #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BMEC2024 thecenterblacked.org/happy-black-ma…